In the ESPEN SIG meetings the similarities and differences between cachexia and disease-related malnutrition (DRM) were previously analyzed, as well as the role of inflammation in DRM. In the years 2023–2025, the SIG moving forward emphasized the relevance of the evolution of the cachexia definition …

IMPORTANCE: Older patients hospitalized for cardiovascular disease (CVD) are at risk of physical function decline and adverse health outcomes. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) improves physical functioning but is underutilized by older patients. Home-based CR potentially improves utilization, yet its effectiveness …

Background After a burn injury, the survivors have to manage and integrate the physical, psychological, and social consequences of their injury into their daily lives, such as functional limitations, aesthetic complaints, and fatigue. How successful survivors of burn injuries are at this depends on their …

The present study investigated the effectiveness of the RiverScan third mission initiative in Cebu City, Philippines. Universities are increasingly embracing a 'third mission' beyond their core functions of teaching and research—namely, mobilizing knowledge to generate impact and address societal challenges. …

Marine biodiversity is increasingly threatened by climate change, pollution, habitat degradation, and overexploitation, highlighting the need for accurate and efficient monitoring of seafloor habitats. Traditional methods of habitat classification and species identification are time-consuming, labour-intensive, …

Based on a Dutch corpus of 40 dietitian–client conversations on malnutrition in the primary care setting, we use conversation analysis to investigate how dietary advice is provided in the context of shared decision-making. We demonstrate how client involvement is encouraged in some ways but constrained …

As artificial intelligence (AI) systems are increasingly deployed in high-risk financial decision-making contexts, the demand for transparency and interpretability becomes critical. Explainable AI (XAI) has emerged as a key research domain addressing these needs. While most existing XAI studies emphasize …

BACKGROUND/AIMS Malnutrition is a common clinical problem causing poor outcomes, including longer hospital stays, complications, functional decline, and mortality. Oral nutritional supplements (ONS) are a key component of medical nutrition therapy for patients who cannot meet their nutritional needs …

Background: Fall prevention programs have been proven effective in reducing falls and fall-related injuries in specific target groups and settings. However, implementing these programs on a larger scale often requires adjustments for feasibility. This study assessed the effectiveness of the nationally …

Academisch Proefschrift, ter verkrijging van de graad Doctor aan de Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, op gezag van de rector magnificus prof. dr. J.J.G. Geurts, volgens besluit van de decaan van de Faculteit der Bètawetenschappen in het openbaar te verdedigen op donderdag 19 februari 2026 om 11.45 uur in …